The sum of two numbers is 22 and their difference is 14. Find the product of numbers.

Explanation

Let, the two numbers be x and y Given, sum of two numbers (x + y) = 22 ......... (1) Difference of two numbers (x - y) = 14 .......... (2) By adding the above two equations we get, 2x = 36 (or) x = 18 By subtracting the above two equations we get, 2y = 8 (or) y = 4 Product of two numbers (x × y) = 18 x 4 = 72 Hence, option A is the correct answer.